Windows 10 is currently Microsoft's latest computer system. As of this year, its market share has already reached 54.62%, making it the largest member of the Windows family.
So, the question is, how many versions of Windows 10 are there, and what are the differences between the versions?
Windows 10 Home Edition
This version is mostly pre-installed by OEM manufacturers. If you are a user who just bought a new PC, then you are most likely to get the Win10 Home Edition. The home version is the most entry-level system in the whole system version of win10. It has the key functions of Windows 10 and is suitable for personal or home computer users.
Win10 Home Edition has all the core features of Windows, such as Edge browser, Cortana Nana voice assistant, virtual desktop, Microsoft Windows Hello, iris, fingerprint login, XboxOne streaming media game , etc. The most important thing is that it also supports PCs, tablets, notebooks, and 2-in-1 computers.
Windows 10 Professional Edition
has more functions than the Home Edition. It is mainly used by small businesses and some computer technology enthusiasts and enterprise technicians. In addition to some applications included in the Windows 10 Home Edition, the Windows 10 Professional Edition also includes Added some security and office functions.
Professional Edition users can get domain joining, group policy management, Bit Locker (full disk encryption), enterprise mode IE browser, Assigned Access 8.1, remote desktop, Hyper-V client (virtualization), join Azure Active Directory, browse Win10 business application store, enterprise data protection and receiving update features specially launched for business users.
Windows 10 Enterprise Edition
not only includes all the business functions provided by the Professional Edition, the Enterprise Edition also provides powerful functions designed for enterprise users. These include Direct Access that can connect without VPN, App Locker that supports whitelisting of applications, Branch Cache that can share downloads and updates with other PCs through peer-to-peer connections, and a start screen based on group policy control.
need to remind everyone that the free upgrade strategy of Win10 does not apply to Windows 10 Enterprise Edition. In other words, users cannot upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise Edition for free. This version will only be released through the VOL channel. Ordinary consumers cannot purchase it directly. Users can only obtain it through volume licensing.
Windows 10 Education Edition
Win10 Education Edition is a version designed for large academic institutions. It is based on Windows 10 Enterprise Edition. Therefore, this version has the security, management and connection functions of the enterprise version. Except for the differences in the update option , the education version is basically the same as the enterprise version.
Compared with the computer board system, the Windows 10 Internet of Things version
has a lot of streamlining and optimization in terms of system functions and codes, and is mainly for small-sized Internet of Things devices. At the same time, this version also follows the concept of "universal software", that is, it can support software developed by developers for computers or smart phones.
Windows 10 mobile version
Win10 mobile version as an operating system for smartphones, it includes the key features of Windows 10, including the Edge browser and the new touch-friendly version of Office, but Xiao A needs to remind everyone that the mobile version does not Built-in IE browser.
Of course, if your hardware conditions are sufficient, you will be able to plug your mobile phone or tablet directly into the display and get the Continuum user interface.It will bring you a larger start menu and the same user interface as the general application in the PC.
and above are the major versions of Windows 10. To be honest, for light computer users, the home version is sufficient; computer technology enthusiasts and enterprise technicians can choose the professional version or the enterprise version.
♥ In short, it is most important to choose the one that suits you according to your needs ♥
